Is there a fee charged for emergency medical and/or ambulance service?
Yes. The current fee is based upon the annual rate established by Medicare and varies based upon the complexity of the medical services provided. Patients who refuse service and are not transported to a local hospital are not charged for service. A third party billing company, hired by the Village of Wheeling, handles billing for ambulance service. Medicare and/or private insurance payments are accepted as payment for all charges and collection of individual deductibles are waived. For more information, contact the Fire Department at (847) 459-2662.
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